Join us Saturday April 21 at 10 am for a workshop on beneficial insects in your garden. Extension Educator Amy Korman will be the presenter. Learn which bugs are good, which are 'bad', and how, when and why to control them. Registration in advance is required so we know how many people to … [Read more...]
Native Bees in Pennsylvania
By Anita Collins, Ph.D. USDA, ARS retired Pennsylvania has about 400 species of native bees. Bumble bees, sweat bees, carpenter bees, squash bees and many more, some with no common name. Honey bees are an invasive species, introduced to the Americas by the colonists. Most native bees are … [Read more...]
Virginia Mountain Mint
A must have garden plant. Pycnanthemum virginianum This easy-care, deer resistant, perennial is a must-have for any pollinator garden. It attracts insects, butterflies, and moths. Songbirds, which rely on insects, will appreciate this plant in your garden. Birds also use the dormant stems … [Read more...]
